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I also heard them around 1230am. Usually I think it’s fireworks but this was the first time I thought they were gunshots. Live at Keystone and Belle Plaine and sounded like they were right outside. 7-8 and then a min or two later one or two more. Was gonna call it in, but husband got on scanner and they dismissed it as fireworks on berteau and tripp.

Even if it were dismissed as fireworks, even that's a problem I can't stand. Does anything happen to all these people with their illegal fireworks? I know police are busy with more serious crime, but I wish they'd be harder on people with fireworks.

Anyone else have problems with city garbage, we pay for garbage pickup but streets and sanitation don’t want to pick up garbage or anything that gets thrown out, onl good to write tickets and turn neighbors against each other

I’ve never had a problem, the truck crew that comes by does a great job week after week . I don’t understand the tickets unless there is bulk furniture or piles of trash that over flow the trash bins week after week . The truck crews work in Chicago winters...

I’ve never had a problem, the truck crew that comes by does a great job week after week . I don’t understand the tickets unless there is bulk furniture or piles of trash that over flow the trash bins week after week . The truck crews work in Chicago winters and show up in any weather. What is the violation on the tickets? Have you called your alderman? Do you have a block club ? Get a few neighbors together and address the issue head on , find out exactly what the violations are written for and correct them .

We have lots of problems with garbage pickup. 38th Ward but they're on a different grid now and not by Ward. We also are not picked up by City crews. Not sure if it's Waste Management or Republic. They leave the carts all over the alley. The carts are left blocking garages. I can't get my car into or out of the garage sometimes. I'm handicapped so it's a problem to move them. Really sloppy. And when I complain, it gets worse.

Springtime in our neighborhood apparently means the return of people dumping food in the curbs between the sidewalk and the street, or at least dumping more than usual.

In particular, someone on the west side of Sawyer between Waveland and Grace and around that corner on the south side of Grace between Sawyer and Spaulding makes a habit of dumping piles of meat scraps in the grass in those areas.

Springtime in our neighborhood apparently means the return of people dumping food in the curbs between the sidewalk and the street, or at least dumping more than usual.

In particular, someone on the west side of Sawyer between Waveland and Grace and around that corner on the south side of Grace between Sawyer and Spaulding makes a habit of dumping piles of meat scraps in the grass in those areas.

Today I found what looked like the remains of a pork roast in a neat pile. Given this weekend, I'd expect to attribute this behavior to alcohol-induced stupidity, but this has happened in that location multiple times. I don't know if there's someone working in the area who dumps their uneaten lunch or if a neighbor in the area thinks they are feeding strays, but I wish they'd learn that this just attracts rats and presents a danger for the neighbors with pets.

I clean it up when I find it, and have reported it to city services, though I don't know what they can do about it. The one neighbor who has seen me cleaning this up didn't know why it happened, either.

Planning to do a basement digout. Area is 1080 square feet and want to dig about 24" deep to allow for an 8' high ceiling. This takes us below existing footing about 6". Any ideas about the structural work to support the exisiting foundation from moving or giving in.I will appreciate if someone can giver me an idea of the cost.Thanks

I don't think I got a deal so much as the scope of work may be smaller... I'm not going down very far (only 4" so not much digging) , plus I'm absorbing cost for plumbing, etc. elsewhere in my estimates!

I'm thinking about digging out my basement, but just wanna use it for storage, or a small work shop its 6 ft now but I want 8 feet, wonder how much a digout with no plumbing or electric just dig and cement pour would cost. Or if there's any company willing to do it.

Chicago is home to 10 of the hundreds of 2018 James Beard Awards finalists, which were announced Wednesday, sweeping the category "Best Chef -- Great Lakes" for the third year. The annual prestigious award ceremony, often referred to as the Oscars of the food world, staretd in 1991.

8 cop cars, bus evacuated, and a teen boy was told to lay down on the ground and they cuffed him and he was asking what he did and some of the cops searched the bus. I don't know if anything was ever found out.

Pounding green beers while watching the river dyeing or going on a pub crawl dressed as a leprechaun might be fun, but they're decidedly Chicago rather than Irish traditions for March 17. If you're looking for more authentic celebrations this St.

Thank you to whoever was the kind soul who found my wallet and mailed it to the address on my license. I was absolutely overjoyed to have received it and it did indeed restore some of my faith in humanity (!) My Ventra card, gift cards I was given for Christmas, my souvenir wallet, my license, it was all there and I couldn’t believe it. Thank you!!

For whatever reason, I have been gifted (?) with finding many many a cell phone, keys, & wallet. Every single item, but one (for reasons outside of my control), were returned. There was a handful of people who could care less but more often than not I experienced an awesome...

For whatever reason, I have been gifted (?) with finding many many a cell phone, keys, & wallet. Every single item, but one (for reasons outside of my control), were returned. There was a handful of people who could care less but more often than not I experienced an awesome relief & appreciation on the part of the of those the items were returned to. Some were wary & skeptical but later appreciative. Some were immediately amicable & appreciative. Regardless of reaction, it felt good to go out of my way to do the right thing. Every person wants the opportunity to be a hero of sorts.

Lindseydabs said it right. I've lived here for 21 years. Gangs were a problem back in '97 but all of the residents worked with the cops to get them out and move them along. I love it here except for all of the trash all over the ground but I...

Lindseydabs said it right. I've lived here for 21 years. Gangs were a problem back in '97 but all of the residents worked with the cops to get them out and move them along. I love it here except for all of the trash all over the ground but I guess some people like the look of garbage cause they never pick it up. Lots of new restaurants are opening up. Overall we haven't had much happen in our little community. I think it is safer than most areas. Ludlow Liquors took over Orbit Room and are nice owners. They have a small "small plates" menu but is awesome and margaritas are great too! They plan to really deck out the back patio. All in all It's a great location and like Lindseydabs said a lot of long time residents. Many of us know each other on our block. In fact, almost all of us know each other enough to attend each others cookouts and parties. We watch out for each other.

I saw a post on craigslist in the pets section for a dog that was found on March 9. States dog is shihtzu. was taken to Animal Care and Control at 2741 S Western. There is also a picture which looks like it could possibly be your dog. It is in Pets section of Craigslist, not Lost and Found.Good luck!

@ward if you think those el cheapo cameras are good think again they are horrible and in the end you’ll end up replacing them sooner then you think if your lucky you’ll get two years out of the cameras the software is clunky as hell. The Harddrives are for garbage...

@ward if you think those el cheapo cameras are good think again they are horrible and in the end you’ll end up replacing them sooner then you think if your lucky you’ll get two years out of the cameras the software is clunky as hell. The Harddrives are for garbage too.I could go on about the video quality and field of view but that would take to long. But please stop recommending the night owl junk, Costco branded stuff etc. Why would you want to have a first line of security and trust a 400 dollar system with your cars and house etc costing hundreds of thousands.

Pay once cry once get something that has proven track record by a proven companies rather then rebranded no quality controlled Chinese systems. One day people will learn to stop falling for the gimmick cameras ie the Costco stuff and the ring or nest money pits.

I’m sure you’re going to fire something back in response just know my side job is installing systems that unfortunately has become a second full time job I don’t need or want but there is a huge demand lately for the clowns in your line of work.

There are stories out of the Tribune and WGN on this above. It seems a man was shot and seriously wounded and taken to Illinois Masonic. A woman with him seemed to suffer a graze wound and did not go to the hospital. It happened about 11 am this morning, at California and Fletcher. The woman drove to the police station at Belmont and Western and the man was transported to the hospital from there.http://wgntv.com/2018/03/05/at-least-one-person-shot-on-northwest-side/

Hello, last night some new graffiti of a Diamond and the words No Zone with the sign of a pitchfork appeared on our corner of Barry & Spaulding. Pretty sure the pitchfork refers to the MLD gang. We reported the graffiti, but does anyone have any further information about recent activity in the area or anything we should be looking out for? Thanks!

Hi! I found this dog around the Logan Square area on 2/27/18. I took her to the vet today and she doesn't have a microchip. I have a feeling she doesn't have a family to go home to, but I wanted to reach out and check anyways. Does anyone have any information on how to get in contact with her family? If so, please message me. Thank you!

Yesterday I had a gentleman ring my doorbell, ask for me by first name but said he is hoping for my vote? How would they get my name if the apt is under my gfs name? I didn't open the door but thought that was odd.

I am more or less confused, dont think he was malicious, but found it strange.

Yesterday I had the privilege to clean someones poop behind my garbage can. They used a pair of blue shorts to wipe. My neighbor said he cleaned some a week ago by his garage. Our alley is the 3900 block between Christiana and Kimball. I've posted before about the issues with the drunk bums that frequent around Irving and Kimball. I'm guessing one is using our alley as a toilet. This was disgusting. Any advice?

Thanks Beeb, but I'm sure PetParent just wants the best for the pup. Don't worry, I'll take it up with Alderman and see what I can figure out. When I'm out there with the Yorkie I watch over him. He ran out in the street the other day so I...

Thanks Beeb, but I'm sure PetParent just wants the best for the pup. Don't worry, I'll take it up with Alderman and see what I can figure out. When I'm out there with the Yorkie I watch over him. He ran out in the street the other day so I forced him back into the grass. He may be a pooping machine, but he's a cute little guy and living creature so I make sure he's safe. I'll let you know if anything happens with Deb Mell. Thanks everyone for caring!

Scribner. You are correct. Its an absolute concern for the pups safety and well being. If I had to save a pup from being hit by car, keep from cold or an irresponsible onwer. Done and 2x on Sunday. And We will have a discussion about it for sure.

Thanks for watching over that baby. He’s got no fault in this whatsoever

What's going on with the N.R.A. not supporting the idea of raising the age to 21 to purchase assault weapons and banning bump stocks . I've always been a supporter of the N.R.A. but not on this issue . They really need to rethink their decision and make the right decision on this very important proposal . I'm all for guns in the hands of properly trained American citizens who choose to own and carry one responsibly . It just...

What's going on with the N.R.A. not supporting the idea of raising the age to 21 to purchase assault weapons and banning bump stocks . I've always been a supporter of the N.R.A. but not on this issue . They really need to rethink their decision and make the right decision on this very important proposal . I'm all for guns in the hands of properly trained American citizens who choose to own and carry one responsibly . It just blows my mind to hear the N.R.A. is against this proposal .Common sense alone should dictate the need for this very simple and needed law to be changed. The N.R.A. has done a lot of good work to protect our constitutional right to own a firearm . If you are an N.R.A. member please speak up on this proposal and let's do the right thing . I understand their position on giving up anything as it may show a sign of weakness on their part, but they need to take a good look at the faces of the Florida victims and all the others killed by these guns that are so easy to obtain. This is a very important proposal that must be passed into law. The N.R.A. is a very powerful organization that donates big $$$$ to politicians, lets see who joins this fight and who doesn't . As a voter I'll be watching .

Rob, this is no joke. I understand that you hate me because I don't like Joe Moore but put that aside. Do you realize that right now some crazy guy (or a combo crazy/Trump hater like the D.C. shooter) is craving the attention that Nikolas Cruz got? Don't you agree...

Rob, this is no joke. I understand that you hate me because I don't like Joe Moore but put that aside. Do you realize that right now some crazy guy (or a combo crazy/Trump hater like the D.C. shooter) is craving the attention that Nikolas Cruz got? Don't you agree that out there some loon is ready to die and kill in order to create more chaos? If the FBI has some suspects, they need to send SWAT teams ASAP.And we need to protect ourselves and our loved ones. We need security in schools, churches, little league games, movie theaters, malls, etc. Do you agree? Answer, please.

But part of the problem is that any system put in place is only as good as the participation in it.

That Cruz kid should have been flagged. And stopped, given all the alerts that the various agencies got. They never even questioned him. Remarkable.

That church shooter recently (Texas?). If the USAF had properly notified the correct authorities, he would not have been able to purchase a gun. At least not legally.

Private sales/purchases are problematic. And gun show purchases seem to be as well.

This new Death Wish movie (Bruce Willis reprising the Charles Bronson role) may lead to some interesting discussion. If discourse is even possible any more.

May be good for business for your CCL training!

Frankly, I think 90% (maybe more) of the general non-criminal population would be unable to kill even in self defense. That number may be closer to 50-75% of legal gun owners.

Which is a good thing. I’d imagine (and hope to never know) that taking a life, even for the most noble purposes (e.g., protecting your kids) would be a traumatic experience with lingering ramifications.

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My husband just saw two males in a white SUV with Florida plates attempting to saw off the catalytic converter from a parked car on Barry near Kimball. They took off when they realized he slowed and spotted them. This was at 12:30 in the afternoon. Keep an eye out, folks, these CC thefts are increasing in our area.

Does anyone recognize this dog? He was found running in and out of traffic yesterday at Belmont and Kimball. He was wearing a collar and an orange sweater. I saw him posted in one of my facebook groups this morning.Alicia

Earlier this week (we think Monday-Tuesday), someone attempted to break-in through our basement door. They were able to get past the first door, prying open the lock, but were not able to make it through the lock on the second door (pictured here).

They did break off the center part of the lock. Unfortunately, we didn't realize this happened until yesterday as we rarely go in and out of that door.

Earlier this week (we think Monday-Tuesday), someone attempted to break-in through our basement door. They were able to get past the first door, prying open the lock, but were not able to make it through the lock on the second door (pictured here).

They did break off the center part of the lock. Unfortunately, we didn't realize this happened until yesterday as we rarely go in and out of that door.

Strangely enough, on Wednesday night I was sitting in my car (not running, in park on the street) on a rather lengthy phone call and police came up to my car and asked what I was doing. Never seen them patrol this area before, wondering if anyone else has had break-ins and alerted CPD in the neighborhood.

Hey Everyone, we purchased our Single Family home a little less then a year ago & we do not have a water meter installed. Our current water bill is just under $500 (6 months) for 2 people. What is everyone's experience with this? Is it beneficial to get the meter installed?

I moved in my house four years ago. I have two full baths, dishwasher and W&D. I live on a corner lot so when I water in the summer, it's a lot to water. A homeowner friend and my plumber told me as a single person living here, I must...

I moved in my house four years ago. I have two full baths, dishwasher and W&D. I live on a corner lot so when I water in the summer, it's a lot to water. A homeowner friend and my plumber told me as a single person living here, I must get the water meter. It's one of the first things I did when I moved here. The total bill comes to about $25 every two months. Your estimated bill could be based upon a user BLOCKS away not just two doors down. A water meter is a must.

We always had a meter in our family owned and occupied 3-flat, but I was the only one living there for the last 20 years.

My bill was about $10 every 2 months. The meter broke, I never called it in. When the city finally figured it out, they replaced it, and my bill zoomed to $120. I called to complain, and was told that I had to have a plumber certify that there were no leaks.

(They broke up the sidewalk right in front of my gate, I was told it would take a couple of weeks to get it repaired. A neighbor's wife worked for the city, and it was repaired the next day.)

A few month's later, I had moved out, so there was no usage. I asked them to turn the water off, the city wouldn't do it. I found someone to do it for me and sold the building.

Moved to a condo, water and garbage collection is included in the HOA fee ($225 a month).

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